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The video, presented by Theo Joe, provides a detailed comparison between Windows 10 Enterprise Edition and other versions like Windows 10 Pro. It discusses the differences between the E3 and E5 versions of Enterprise, noting that the E5 version includes Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) and both are subscription-based. Key features exclusive to Enterprise, such as the Windows Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) for stable environments (e.g., ATMs) and Windows To Go for portable installations, are highlighted.
The video also touches on several enterprise-oriented features available in Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise, including App Locker for application access control, Group Policy Editor for managing user settings and disabling consumer experience bloatware, and Application Virtualization (App-V) for running applications from a central server. Additionally, environment virtualization helps maintain consistent user settings across devices within a domain, and direct access, a VPN-like feature that connects automatically at boot, enhances remote work security.
BranchCache is another feature discussed, which helps companies with multiple locations save bandwidth by caching files locally. The segment on Windows Defender ATP underscores its utility in security management across large organizations, although it does not necessarily offer superior virus protection over the standard version. The video concludes by suggesting that unless specific enterprise features are required, Windows 10 Enterprise might be more than what the average user needs.
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In this segment of the video, Theo Joe explains the differences between Windows 10 Enterprise Edition and other versions like Windows 10 Pro. He mentions that there are at least two versions of Windows 10 Enterprise, E3 and E5, with the primary difference being that E5 includes Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection. He clarifies that acquiring an Enterprise key is complex and typically only available through a Microsoft Partner reseller. Additionally, Enterprise is only offered via subscription, with E3 costing approximately $7 per month and E5 $14 per month. The video then delves into specific features unique to Enterprise, such as the Windows Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC), which only receives security updates and no feature updates, making it suitable for stable environments like ATMs. Another feature discussed is Windows To Go, which allows users to create a full Windows installation on a portable USB drive to use on any computer.
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In this part of the video, several features of Windows 10, specifically in the Enterprise and Pro versions, are discussed. It explains that while Windows allows booting installation without default access to all internal hard drives, the App Locker feature can restrict which users can access specific applications—useful for businesses to limit program usage and prevent unauthorized installations. The Group Policy Editor, available in Windows 10 Pro with some exclusive features in Enterprise, allows disabling Microsoft consumer experience bloatware and the Microsoft Store to prevent app installations. Application Virtualization (App-V) is also covered, highlighting its ability to let users run applications from a centralized server, making it unnecessary to install the same application on multiple computers individually.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various features related to software and network management. They explain the concept of environment virtualization, which allows user settings and preferences to be stored centrally. This enables a consistent user experience across different devices within the same domain by loading these settings from a central server. The speaker also introduces direct access, comparing it to a VPN but with the distinction that it automatically connects to the network upon boot-up, eliminating the need for manual login. This feature enhances security and convenience for remote work. The final topic is BranchCache, a feature aimed at organizations.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the benefits of BranchCache for companies with multiple locations. BranchCache creates a local cache of files accessed from a headquarters, saving bandwidth by allowing subsequent accesses from the local cache instead of downloading files repeatedly from the headquarters. Additionally, the speaker explains Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), highlighting its utility in managing security across numerous computers in an organization through threat detection, isolation, and mandatory virus scans. It is noted that Windows Defender ATP primarily offers enhanced management capabilities but does not necessarily provide superior virus protection compared to standard Windows Defender. The segment concludes by suggesting that unless a user needs specific enterprise features, Windows 10 Enterprise may be unnecessary and even overkill.